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<td style="padding-left:10px; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px; padding-right:15px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:10pt;"><strong>Welcome to Bar Briefs, your quick weekly collection of practice tips,<br />
membership benefits, upcoming events, new products, and more!
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<h2 style="color: #045394;">Working a room and connecting digitally – insider tips for networking like a pro</h2>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;"><strong><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/DigitalNetworking_175w.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="147" align="right"/>Networking</strong> [<strong><em>net</em></strong><em>-wur-king</em>]</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0;"><li>interacting with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career</li></ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0;"><strong>Alternative definitions</strong></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0;"><li>a fear-inducing quest to meet and exchange information with strangers in the hope that said strangers will one day become useful contacts
</li><li>a contest to see which event attendee can go through the most business cards, to the point of “making it rain”
</li><li>the act of acquiring so many numbers and email addresses that you rival the House of Lannister in your acts of conquest </li></ul>
<p>Networking. No matter how you define it, for many people the word can conjure up dread. Feelings of discomfort and insecurity, the fear of making the wrong first impression, or concerns about saying the wrong thing can make attending a networking event stressful. However, networking in person doesn’t have to be an intimidating activity – if you take time to prepare. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/networking-tips/">Click here</a> for useful resources that can help you succeed the next time you “work the room.”</p>
<p>Networking today isn’t all handshakes and business cards. The proliferation of social media is adding a new dimension. While networking on digital platforms can seem less intimidating, it takes just as much time, preparation, and practice. In some cases, it means learning more about someone before extending a request to join their network. And once you establish a contact, it means cultivating and maintaining that connection. Below are some great reads with actionable steps you can take to build your digital network.</p>
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<li><a href="http://blog.dmtraining.net/blog/6-rules-for-networking-in-the-digital-age">6 Rules for Networking in the Digital Age</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.adknowledge.com/blog/best-ways-to-network/">5 Strategies for Effective Networking in the Digital Age</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.yast.com/productivity/business-networking-digital-age/">Business Networking in the Digital Age</a></li></ul>
<p>Effective networking - whether through live events or digitally - takes effort. Take some time to review these tips, set some goals, and start growing your connections.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394;"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/myCLETracker_175w.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="110" align="right"/>Tracking Your CLE is a Cinch</h3>
<p>Do you know how much CLE you’ve earned? Remember, Wisconsin lawyers are required to complete 30 CLE credits (including a minimum of 3 EPR credits) every 2 years.</p>
<p>With <em>my</em>CLETracker on WisBar.org, it’s easy to view your approved and pending CLE credits earned from the State Bar of Wisconsin. You can also enter credits from other providers. Keep in mind that <em>my</em>CLETracker is not a reporting mechanism – you’ll still need to report your CLE credits to the BBE.</p>
<p>To access, simply log in to <a href="http://www.wisbar.org">www.WisBar.org</a> and click on <em>my</em>CLETracker in the <em>my</em>StateBar section.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394;"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/RSS_150w.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="119" align="right"/>A Really Simple Way to Stay Informed</h3>
<p>Want to know what’s happening at the State Bar and in the legal world, but don’t have much time to spend on WisBar.org?</p>
<p>Stay informed while saving time with our RSS feeds. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. An RSS feed collects new content published on WisBar.org and puts it all in one place for easy reading.</p>
<p>Subscribe to our RSS feeds and you’ll always get the latest news from every corner of our website. You can choose from the following feeds:</p>
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<li>All State Bar News
</li><li>WisBar News
</li><li>Press Releases
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<li><em>Wisconsin Lawyer</em><sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">TM</sup> magazine
</li><li>InsideTrack<sup style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; ">TM</sup>
</li><li>Rotunda Report
</li><li>Classifieds – Career Opportunities
</li><li>Classifieds – For Sale or Rent</li></ul>
<p><a href="http://www.wisbar.org/pages/rss.aspx">Click here to learn more and sign up</a>.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394;">We’ve Got You Covered: Now is the time to review your health care plans </h3>
<p>You work hard to build a successful business and provide for yourself and your family. We’re here to help you protect yourself and what’s important to you with a full menu of insurance plans. To help you navigate your options, we have partnered with trusted insurance representatives who can help you find a policy that will work best for you (and your employees).</p>
<p style="color: #045394;"><strong>Health Insurance</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Bultman_125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="51" align="right"/>Bultman Financial Services (BFS)</strong><br />
Bultman Financial Services offers personal assistance in evaluating coverage options and access to the Health Insurance Marketplace, an online health insurance shopping portal for State Bar members. This shopping portal provides access to coverage options both for carriers in Wisconsin and across the nation. BFS can be contacted at (262)782-9949 or 1-800-344-7040 or via their website at <a href="http://www.bultmanfinancial.com/">http://www.bultmanfinancial.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/PIP_125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="94" align="right"/>Professional Insurance Programs (PIP)</strong><br />
PIP provides personal assistance on health insurance options for State Bar members to help them evaluate other coverage options through WPS and Arise Health Plan that may be beneficial to them. PIP can be contacted at (414) 277-0154 or 1-800-637-4676 or via their website at <a href="http://insuranceformembers.com/">http://www.insuranceformembers.com</a>.</p>
<p style="color: #045394;"><strong>Dental Insurance</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/DeltaDental_125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="31" align="right"/>Delta Dental</strong><br />
Keep on smiling with special member savings on dental insurance plans through Delta Dental of Wisconsin. Whether you choose the nation’s largest dental network as part of the Premier Plan or the low fees of the PPO Plan, all Delta Dental insurance plans offer appealing benefits. You can enroll at any time. For more information, visit our plan administrator, <a href="http://www.bultmanfinancial.com/sbw/dentalinsurance/">Bultman Financial</a>. </p>
<p style="color: #045394;"><strong>Vision Plan</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/EyeMed_125.jpg" alt="" width="108" height="71" align="right"/>EyeMed</strong><br />
State Bar of Wisconsin members enjoy big savings on vision packages through the EyeMed Vision Plan. Two different plans offer varying rate and co-pay levels so you can choose the right option for your budget. You’ll also get access to the biggest nationwide network of vision specialists at an economical price. Enroll at any time. Visit our plan administrator for <a href="http://www.bultmanfinancial.com/sbw/vision-plan/">more details</a>.</p>
<p style="color: #045394;"><strong>Other Insurance Coverage</strong></p>
<p>As a member, you can take advantage of discounts on coverage for everything from cars to casualties. Many of these plans are open to your staff as well:</p>
<ul><li>Auto
</li><li>Home
</li><li>Life
</li><li>Long-term care and disability
</li><li>Group accidental death and dismemberment
</li><li>Property and casualty</li></ul>
<p><a href="http://www.wisbar.org/formembers/membershipandbenefits/Pages/Insurance.aspx">Visit our website for more information</a>.</p>
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<div align="center"><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/bkofwk_digest-blue.jpg" width="250" height="83" alt=""/><h3><strong>Book of the Week</strong><br />
Ends Friday, September 16</h3></div>
<h3 style="color: #045394;">Wisconsin Employment Law</h3>
<p><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=AK0046">Print Book</a>:<br />
List:<s> $219 member</s> / <s>$269 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $175.20</strong></span><strong> member / $215.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?cat=WISBAR&pid=AE0046">Books UnBound</a>:<br />
List:<s> $159 member</s> / <s>$199 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $127.20</strong></span><strong> member / $159.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p>To redeem your discount, enter priority code <strong>B4784BB</strong> when ordering online or mention it when calling Customer Service (800) 728-7788.*</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 6px;"><strong>Take a look at these upcoming seminars:</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2468M">40th Annual Worker's Compensation Update</a></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2464R">Public Records, Open Meetings Update</a></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/pages/eventproductsearch.aspx?k=in0218&ActiveTab=2">2016 Health, Labor, and Employment Law Institute Replays</a></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2465R">How Will the New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Work and Would They Work in Wisconsin?</a></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2515R4">Special Needs Trusts in Personal Injury Settlements</a></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2516R5">Preparing a Hall of Fame Appellate Brief</a></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><a href="http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=CA2469M">After the Baby Boomers: Keys to Family Business Succession</a></p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394;">Division and Section Connection </h3>
<p><strong><img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/SecDiv_Connect_blueBG_175w.jpg" alt="" width="108" height="89" align="right"/>Make an Impact: Employers Needed for Summer Diversity Clerkship Program</strong> </p><p>The State Bar’s Diversity Clerkship Program is a limited-term, summer employment opportunity that gives first-year Marquette University Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School students with diverse backgrounds the opportunity to build legal practice skills and knowledge. </p>
<p>A broad representation of employers that reflect the real-world legal environment, including traditional law firms, government agencies, and in house counsel are encouraged to participate. <a href="http://www.wisbar.org/aboutus/forlawstudents/Pages/Diversity-Program.aspx">Click here for more information</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Networking Opportunities </strong></p><p>
Probably the most important factor in finding a job – besides graduating – is having a large, well-connected network of professional contacts on which to call. Getting involved in the activities and programs sponsored by the State Bar helps you establish that network. You have opportunities to meet and interact with professionals in several ways, including:</p>
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<li>Attending free or low cost PINNACLE<sup>®</sup> and section-sponsored seminars
</li><li>Submitting articles for publication in section and division newsletters
</li><li>Attending programs and receptions sponsored by the State Bar at your law school
</li><li>Becoming a liaison to a section </li></ul>
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<h3 style="color: #045394;"> <img src="http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Lincoln_125w.jpg" alt="" width="87" height="124" align="right"/>In their own words </h3>
<p style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:11pt;"><em>No organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration.</em></p>
<p>ABRAHAM LINCOLN, First Inaugural Address, Mar. 4, 1861</p>
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